Keystone Higher Ed Chats

Amo Kubeyinje, Director of Graduate Admissions and International Recruitment at Canisius University, returns to explore the transformative shift happening in African higher education. In this episode, we deep-dive into the rise of regional student hubs in Africa. Which countries are becoming new academic powerhouses? What's driving African students to reconsider their study abroad choices to stay within the continent? Join us to discover!

Roger Douglas, Dean of the Office of International Programs & Development at Saint Martin's University, joins us to share how he has been able to increase international enrollments year-on-year. Saint Martin's University is achieving this through its partnership with UniQuest, world-leading engagement, admissions and conversion experts. Learn all the details about this successful partnership during this episode.

Are universities becoming too focused on hype and creating unrealistic expectations for their prospective students? Jaime Hunt, founder of Solve Higher Ed Marketing joins us to discuss her transition from university marketing to consulting, share insights from her new book ‘Heart Over Hype: Transforming Higher Ed Marketing with Empathy’, and explore how empathy can help higher ed institutions create stronger connections with their students.

What does the future hold for international student mobility? In this episode, Dr. Balaji Krishnan, Vice-Provost of International Affairs at The University of Memphis, shares his insights on the key trends that will shape international student mobility over the next decade. Discover the emerging destination countries that are rising in popularity and the role AI will play in shaping the future of international higher ed.

Dan Barcroft, Director of Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications at The University of Sheffield, shares his perspective on the evolving dynamics of student recruitment across domestic and international markets. With two decades of experience leading teams in the UK, Dan explores how institutions are adapting their marketing strategies to meet rising student expectations in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

John Clarke, Dean of the School of Business and Leadership at DePauw University, offers his perspective on the transformative challenges and opportunities U.S. higher education faces today. From technological disruption to changing student demographics and evolving workforce demands, this conversation explores how institutions are forced to reimagine their approaches.

Dr. Mark Bennett, Director of Audience and Insights at FindAUniversity, joins our podcast once again to share the latest insights into international student trends shaping UK higher education in 2025. We discuss shifting student preferences, key markets for international student recruitment, and what can universities in the United Kingdom do to stay competitive in an evolving global landscape.

We dive into the future of international student recruitment in Africa with Amo Kubeyinje, Director of Graduate Admissions at Canisius University. Amo unpacks the emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping higher education recruitment across the African continent in 2025 and beyond. Drawing from his own journey of emigrating from Nigeria to the US, Amo shares expert insights into the evolving landscape of international student mobility in Africa.

Bridgette Lehrer, Assistant Director of Marketing and Outreach for UC Berkeley’s International Study Program unveils her innovative strategies for global student engagement. Dive into how Berkeley’s International Study Program connects with diverse international audiences through their alumni community and a unique approach to storytelling.

Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, President of California State University San Marcos, has dedicated her 30-year career to advancing student success and social mobility through higher education.

President Neufeldt joins us to discuss CSUSM’s groundbreaking work in social mobility and the upcoming 2025 Social Mobility Symposium, which San Marcos will be hosting on February 20-21 2025 in San Diego County.